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💧 Freshwater Vulnerable 🌡️ Tropical

Rachoviscus Crassiceps

Rachoviscus crassiceps Myers, 1926
Max Length
3.9 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Rachoviscus Crassiceps (Rachoviscus crassiceps) is a ray-finned fish of the family Acestrorhamphidae. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 3.9 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Rachoviscus crassiceps
Authority
Myers, 1926
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
VU
Max Length
3.9 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
20–25 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Rachoviscus Crassiceps is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Rachoviscus Crassiceps is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Rachoviscus Crassiceps is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Rachoviscus Crassiceps is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 5.6 - 7.2; dH range: ? - 18. Tropical; 20°C - 25°C South America: Coastal river basins of Paraná and northern Santa Catarina, Brazil.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01096 × L3.08 (TL)
Max TL
3.9cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
20–25°C
pH Range
5.6–7.2
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Vulnerable
Assessment Date
2022

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Myers, 1926

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